Cream Cheese Crust: A Delicious Base for Your Baked Goods

This cream cheese crust is the perfect base for pies, tarts, and other baked goods. With its buttery and flaky texture, it adds a delicious twist to your favorite recipes. Made with cream cheese, butter, flour, and a hint of sugar, this crust is both easy to make and incredibly versatile. Whether you're baking a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche, this cream cheese crust will elevate your dish to the next level. Give it a try and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the bowl.
3. Cut the cold cream cheese into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
4. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend the butter, cream cheese, and flour mixture together until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Knead the dough lightly until it comes together into a ball.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. When ready to use, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
8. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie or tart pan.
9. Gently transfer the rolled-out dough to the pan and press it into the bottom and sides.
10. Trim any excess dough from the edges.
11. Proceed with your desired recipe, whether it's filling the crust with a sweet pie filling or a savory quiche mixture.
12. Bake according to the specific directions of your recipe.
13. Enjoy your delicious baked goods with the flaky, buttery goodness of the cream cheese crust!

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